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BRG Expands Paris Leadership Team with Competition Expert Frédéric Palomino

By  |  October 5, 2025
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Berkeley Research Group (BRG) has bolstered its European operations with the addition of economist Frédéric Palomino, who joins the firm’s Paris office as a managing director within its Antitrust & Competition division. According to a statement, the move reflects BRG’s continued investment in expanding its competition and litigation capabilities across the continent.

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    Palomino brings a long record of advising on complex competition and regulatory matters, with experience covering sectors such as energy, transport, telecommunications, agri-food, media and financial services. Per the company’s announcement, he has acted as an expert in both merger control and antitrust investigations before the European Commission and French authorities, as well as in disputes involving issues like shareholder conflicts and contractual claims.

    With a doctorate in economics from the European University Institute, Palomino has also held academic positions at several prestigious institutions, including HEC Paris, ESSEC and Tilburg University. His academic research has appeared in international economics and finance journals, underscoring his dual expertise in theory and applied competition analysis.

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    “I am thrilled to join BRG and contribute to its dynamic and growing competition and litigation practice,” Palomino said in the statement. “The firm’s commitment to rigorous economic analysis and its collaborative culture make it an ideal platform to expand my practice and serve clients across France and Europe.”

    Kai-Uwe Kühn, a managing director at BRG, highlighted that Palomino’s appointment adds further strength to the firm’s European economics team, noting that his broad understanding of incentives, finance and competition policy enhances BRG’s ability to handle increasingly sophisticated matters.

    According to a statement from David Sunding, BRG’s vice chair and co-lead of the Antitrust & Competition practice, Palomino’s arrival aligns with the firm’s strategy of measured growth in Europe. Sunding added that his expertise complements BRG’s work in arbitration, financial disputes and regulatory cases, helping the firm deliver integrated support for clients facing cross-border challenges.

    BRG, which is headquartered in the United States, first introduced its Antitrust & Competition practice in France roughly two years ago.

    Source: Consultancy